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No, you do not need to make an appointment to see your counselor. We make every effort to create an open door policy in our department and encourage you to come by before and after school, during brunch and lunch. However, there will be times your counselor is unavailable and may not meet with you at your selected drop-in time. For these purposes, we have clipboards outside of our offices where students can sign up for an appointment and we will make sure to call these students in.
My counselor isn't here today. Can I see another counselor?
As counselors, we enjoy working with our students and building a positive rapport with each of you. We do understand there may be times we are not present and an issue must be resolved immediately. If this is the case, any available counselor would be happy to help you. If, perhaps, the matter is not urgent and can wait, we encourage you to e-mail your counselor or return when appropriate to discuss the matter.
I need to sign up for a DVC class, but I don't know how.
Many students opt to take additional courses to supplement their education at nearby community colleges. We are happy to assist students in making this happen. First, students must fill out an application through DVC. Follow the directions on their web site by filling out the application and also filling out the Special Admission Recommendation Form. Prior to bringing this form to your counselor, you must know what course you plan to take. Your counselor must approve the course and it will be your responsibility to have an assistant principal or Mr. Corti sign off on the form. Please remember to make sure you meet the prerequisites to join the course. See your counselor for further guidance on courses and granting credit.
Can I change teachers?
We believe all of our teachers have something very positive to offer and have the best interest of students in mind. However, we understand certain circumstances and situations arise such as personality conflicts and different teaching/learning styles, creating a difficult environment for the student and/or the teacher. It is our intention to help students work through these challenges rather than avoid them. We have a formal policy regarding teacher changes, outlined by our administration, which we must follow precisely. First, if a student requests a teacher change, s/he must first agree to meeting with the teacher and parent to discuss the issues that concern him/her. It is the goal to develop a plan to improve the situation during the initial meeting. If, after a fair amount of time has passed, the parent and/or student are still not satisfied with the situation, an administrator will intervene and determine the next step. If you would like to go through the process of a teacher change, please contact your counselor.
I'm worried I might fail a class. What happens if I do?
It is a misconception that students will repeat a grade if they fail to meet the necessary credit requirements during the school year. At the high school level, students still progress to the next grade level, but remain deficient in credits. Therefore, it is important that students make up courses as soon as they are able (i.e. summer school or adding an A period) to make sure they are on track to graduate within four years. Certain classes, such as math and world language, require students to maintain an acceptable grade before allowing them to move forward to the next level. If you are worried about possibly failing a class, please talk with your counselor to discuss a plan of action.
My parent(s) would like to meet with you. Do they need to make an appointment?
We will happily meet with your parent(s); however, we do request that parents make an appointment with their respective counselor. We try our best to make ourselves as accessible as possible to students throughout the school day, so it is important we are not unavailable more than necessary. We also prefer to schedule appointments so we may block out a specific amount of time and ensure the meeting is given our absolute attention. Lastly, we prefer to be prepared. It is a much more productive meeting when we are able to plan, gather the necessary materials, and invite the necessary individuals to our scheduled meeting.
How do I sign up for the SATs and/or ACTs? When should I take them? Do I need to take them if I know I'm attending a community college first?
Students who hope to attend a 4-year college/university must take either the SAT or the ACT. If a student plans to attend a community college first, the exams are not required. Most students take the SAT and/or ACT during the spring of their junior year. Typically, most students end up taking these exams twice in hopes to improve their score after the first time. Sometimes students try as early as their sophomore year, but we feel it is best for students to have as much English and math under their belt before taking the exam for the first time. It is helpful to also take the PSAT (typically given in October) as a practice prior to signing up for the official SAT. To sign up, please go to their respective web sites at College Board (SAT) and ACT. Dates vary between the two tests, so please plan accordingly.
What are the A-G requirements? Does this relate to graduation?
Most students are aware of the subject requirements for graduation and college entrance, but they are technically termed the A-G requirements as outlined by the U.C. and C.S.U. Visit our course handbook to find more detailed information regarding these subjects. The A-G requirements do not relate to graduation from Monte Vista High School, so please note this difference when determining your future plans.
I really need someone to talk to. Can I talk to my counselor about non-academic stuff?
Many students work with counselors to discuss their academic needs and goals. However, as counselors, we are specifically trained to work with students dealing with numerous issues (i.e. personal, social, emotional). We are happy to meet with students and hope to provide a supportive and nurturing environment. Most importantly, we are professional counselors and maintain the rights of privacy for our students in most situations.
How can I get a work permit?
Request for Work Permits forms may be printed from link on website under the Student tab. The State of California requires employers to have a current work permit on file for employees under the age of 18. Instructions for completion of this form are posted in the library and on district website. See Ms. Watson or Mrs. Schikora in the Counseling Office if you have any questions.
How late can I drop a class? What are my options?
Students who enroll in a course must request permission to add/drop a course before the completion of their third week at the beginning of each semester. Students dropping a course during this time will receive an "N" grade indicating "not enrolled". Beyond the third week at the beginning of each semester, the teacher may give an "N" grade or an "F" grade, depending on the quality of the student's work to date and provided that proper notice concerning the possibility of failure has been given to the parents of students who are to receive an "F" grade. Teachers who desire to give an "F" grade for a drop must formally notify the parents a written notification at the time of the drop. Students who are requesting to drop at the beginning of the school year, may find the drop form on the counseling website. Students who are requesting to drop a class after the third week of either semester, may obtain a drop form from their respective counselor.
I'd like to volunteer, but I don't know where to start. Can you help me?
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Unless you live in New York, it's hard for most people to understand the idea of the weekend home being the true expression of one's aesthetic and lifestyle. The Hraneks, like many New Yorkers, have a lovely but functional Brooklyn apartment that they haven't put any real improvements into because it's a rental; they consider their upstate place their primary residence and fill it with their favorite finds from flea markets and yard sales. When Matt and Yolanda (yes, Momfilter's own) first bought land upstate a decade ago before their daughter was born, they started dreaming about a clean modern box that was big enough for the family of three and the occasional guests. But, of course, minimalism doesn't come cheap, their standards were high, and so began their search for a pre-fab architect. It wasn't until a few years later (and a couple of fun summers of living out of a vintage Airstream) that they had found the right architect and were able to save up enough money to build. For Matt Hranek, an avid hunter, fisherman, collector, and cook, the modern pre-fab gem cantilevered in a gently sloping meadow, has become headquarters for his passion projects, and the backdrop for the family's many gatherings with friends.
Tell us how you decided on doing a pre-fab house: I had been obsessed with prefabricated architecture since college. I loved the immediacy and the cost affective style of it. Also it seemed that most prefabrication where in the modern vernacular that I loved.
How did you find the right architect? I met Oskar Kaufmann on a shoot I was doing for Wallpaper magazine at the time in Milan. He was building a prefabricated townhouse for a party they were throwing for design week. I was blown away by the design and speed of the project. We became fast friends.
How did you approach the interiors? The interior was always meant to be warm and textural, in contrast to the austere exterior. Most of the furniture, lighting and decoration are flea and thrift finds.
Hranek collects mid-century Danish furniture. The cantilevered shelf above the sofa holds part of the couple's vast art and photography book collection.
The living area, which is delineated by a large felt "ravioli" rug, flows into the kitchen area.
The public areas all overlook a large meadow.
The kitchen, the hub of all social activity, is open to the rest of the living areas.
Hranek also collects pottery, from vintage Heath to Scandinavian ceramics, many found at the Swedish equivalent of Salvation Army.
The Jens Risom credenza was a find from an old IBM office, and its holds linens for the dining table, phone books, and the bar.
The table was made by a friend in Austria, and the chairs were an upstate New York find. Hranek had felt seat covers made for them.
Originally, the house was going to have a terrace off the front windows, but they changed their mind. Now they have wooden gates there so they can open up the sliding glass windows, and don't have to worry.
They're also big fans of mixing Ikea in with everything.
The master bedroom is located on the opposite side of the house. Their daughter's bedroom and guest room are on the near side of this stairwell. You enter the house at the bottom of the stairs.
What is your favorite part of the house? I love the view out of the 40 feet of windows that looks out to the rest of the property.
Is there anything you would have done differently? I have thought about this a lot. I would have made a larger and deeper kitchen sink. Really that is it.

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Safety Tips for Buying a Car
by Marla Hardee Milling
Are you or your family in the market for a new set of wheels? Think safety first! As you stroll through the car lot looking at the newest models, or even used vehicles, keep the following list of safety features in mind:
Structural Design
Many different models look similar, but have key differences in their structural design. You will want one that offers a strong compartment for passengers, and front and rear bumpers designed to buckle and bend to absorb the force of a serious crash. Familiarize yourself with crash test results and see how the model of your choice stands up to another maker's model. One good place to start your research is at the http://www.safercar.gov/Safety+Ratings website which provides 5-star safety ratings.
Seat Belts
It is a given that any vehicle you consider buying will have seat belts. Seat belts can be instrumental in protecting your family in the event of a crash. When you are car shopping, here are some of the seat belt features you may want to consider:
The http://www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/seatbelt_laws.html outlines which states have seat belt laws and how they are applied.
Air Bags
You have probably heard pros and cons about air bags. Air bags are designed to work best in combination with seat belts. They inflate in moderate to severe crashes to help protect the occupant's upper body and head from striking the inside of the car. Airbags are located in the front and side of the car.
Air bags are not beneficial for all passengers. Small children or babies in car seats can be injured or even killed by front seat air bags. You should never put a rear-facing car seat in the front seat of a car with an air bag. Children under the age of 13 should ride only in the rear seats, and that they should be buckled up no matter where they are sitting.
For the practical purposes of choosing a family vehicle, it is unlikely you will choose one without a rear seat. However, your life situation may call for a pickup truck, which may not have a rear seat. If you need to put a car seat in the front of that pickup truck, and it has airbags, then you may request an on-off airbag switch for safety purposes.
Another consideration: the safest position for the driver is 10 inches (25 centimeters) away from the airbag. As you head out on a test drive, slide your seat back to the furthest comfortable point and see if you have 10 inches (25 centimeters) between yourself and the bag. On a related note, some car models offer side airbags that also offer head protection.
Daytime Running Lights
You may only think of turning on your running lights when it turns dusk, but some vehicles offer automatic daytime running lights. Having running lights might help other drivers see you better. Keep in mind that you will still need to turn on your headlights for night driving. At this time, daytime running lights are not mandated to be on cars in the US.
Antilock Brakes
Antilock brakes are a common feature on many vehicles. If you buy a car with this feature, be sure you know how to use them properly to avoid accidents. Make sure that all the drivers in your family are familiar with antilock brakes and how to use them because they work differently than standard brakes. Antilock brakes require firm, continuous pressure when your car starts to skid. Standard brakes need to be pumped gently.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
All cars model year 2008 and later are required to have a tire pressure monitoring system installed (TPMS). TPMS alerts the driver when the tire pressure drops below a prespecified level. If you purchase a used car, make sure you know whether or not it is equipped with direct or indirect TPMS.
Information on tire ratings can be found on the http://www.safercar.gov/Vehicle+Shoppers/Tires/Tires+Rating website.
Car Seat Safety
Some vehicles offer built-in child car seats, but you will need to check the weight and height limits because they vary. If you choose to install a car seat, make sure you find out how to install it properly and learn how to buckle your baby correctly into the seat for maximum security. All cars made after September 2002 have a LATCH system that makes installing the car seat easier.
After you pick up your new car, you can find someone to help you install and use the car seat properly. If you installed the car seat yourself, you can get a certified technician to inspect it for you. The http://www.nhtsa.gov/apps/cps/index.htm has a comprehensive list of inspectors by state.
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Monday, March 22, 2010
DC Designer Series: Barbara Franceski
Love the fresh spring green accent pillows in this room and the repetition of the oversized nail head trim.
Great pattern!
A bit of whimsy - often reserved for bedrooms this wire model looks terrific here (which I think is in the main living area of the home)
Love Barbara's solution for those very tall windows - it adds to the comfortable scale of the seating area.
What can you say - this is a terrific bedroom! Love how the upholstered element continues from the headboard through the base of the bed.
If you're interested in seeing Barbara's work in person, there's good news. She'll be creating a guest sitting room in the upcoming DC Design House. In a recent email, Barbara mentioned the window treatments have been installed and the furniture and artwork are about to be installed. Really looking forward to it! In the meantime, if you'd like to see more of Barbara's work, you'll find her porfolio here.
(photography by Gunnar Westerlind or Barbara Franceski)
27 comments:
- Willow Decor said...
Wow! I just love her interiors - warm but with a great flair! I especially love the antique mirror screen. Oh someday...
- March 22, 2010 at 7:25 AM
- Unknown said...
So pretty! Also loving those nailheads, and I haven't seen bleached out floors like that in quite a while...very refreshing.
- March 22, 2010 at 7:27 AM
- Jessica @ Lavender and Lilies said...
I love the large nailhead trim she used in the top pictures. I also love that bedroom. It's so unexpected. Great feature.
- March 22, 2010 at 7:35 AM
- 1 Funky Woman said...
Love the green pillow. Its just the right punch of color that room needs. I love the dress form. I have one and its fun and whimsical!
- March 22, 2010 at 7:50 AM
- Red Door Home said...
Love her style - white with pops of color! My favorite type of decorating..
- March 22, 2010 at 8:35 AM
- Southern Aspirations said...
Love her style! Great spaces, though the pink bedroom is my favorite. Very approachable, but still definitely "designer" if that makes any sense.
- March 22, 2010 at 8:53 AM
- Jeanette {A Passion for Home} said...
Thanks for the introduction to Barbara Franceski. I do like how she created a sitting area just off to the right of the fireplace in one of the photos.
I'm looking forward to the DC Design House.
- March 22, 2010 at 8:56 AM
- style chronicle said...
Lovely! I love your D.C. designer profiles!
- March 22, 2010 at 8:58 AM
I like the unexpected wire model and those green window treatments. :)
- March 22, 2010 at 9:47 AM
- Verdigris Vie said...
Thanks for the intro.. Fabulous interiors..I love the updated classic look... and the window coverings in that family room with the great piece of art over Fireplace... FAB..
- March 22, 2010 at 9:51 AM
- christina @ greige said...
I love the mirrors - they are always such a wonderful addition to any space!
- March 22, 2010 at 12:01 PM
- Things That Inspire said...
I love it when you feature a designer in this series. There are so many fabulous talents out there that are not in the national magazines, but should be!
- March 22, 2010 at 1:06 PM
- Unknown said...
Wonderful photos...smiles.
- March 22, 2010 at 2:39 PM
- Greet Lefèvre said...
Hi Michelle,
I can imagine that this caught your eye! It is beautiful!
- March 22, 2010 at 2:52 PM
- Viera said...
Thanks for an introduction. Love the chair on a first picture.
- March 23, 2010 at 12:56 AM
Wow! I have become quite hooked on 'My Notting HIll" recently! Love the white wingback with the nailhead trim just beautiful!
xx Lyn (LINI)
- March 23, 2010 at 5:17 AM
- jules @ The Diversion Project said...
great style - not adverse to a touch of glamour and whimsy.
- March 23, 2010 at 7:45 AM
- Jennifer Sergent said...
I loved meeting Barbara at the design house bare bones tour -- her guest sitting room will be really great, full of classical references with a hip twist!
- March 23, 2010 at 9:39 AM
- Lila said...
Oh, I love every room! She pays great attention to the wood work in rooms and has awesome mirrors!
Lila Ferraro
Queen Bedroom Sets
- March 23, 2010 at 3:13 PM
- Chic Coles said...
I love all the nailhead pieces!
- March 23, 2010 at 3:40 PM
- Splendid Market said...
I love the oversized damask pattern on the roman shades. Do you know the maker of that fabric?? It would be perfect in my family room.
splendid market
- March 23, 2010 at 4:16 PM
- kanishk said...
I haven't seen bleached out floors like that in quite a while...very refreshing
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- March 23, 2010 at 5:26 PM
- Renée Finberg said...
fun fun fun
i love the rooms.
they are sophisticated and happy places.
- March 24, 2010 at 3:29 AM
- Jen of MadeByGirl said...
Wow how pretty is that 3rd to last pic...love that room and that original looking artwork!
Jen Ramos
- March 25, 2010 at 2:05 AM
- MB said...
Wow, I'm lovin' the chair in the second picture. Very swanky! Thanks for sharing:)
- March 25, 2010 at 2:11 PM
- My Notting Hill said...
Hi everyone - thanks for all these great comments. Glad you enjoy her work as much as I do.
Emily Heston - Barbara said the fabric is Brunelleschi by Decortex Biano/Verdi, to the trade through Brunschwig & Fils.
- March 26, 2010 at 7:29 AM
- Lauren said...
beautiful!!! love her spaces!!
- March 31, 2010 at 10:03 PM


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Cannon for Cordoba
Derivative but solid, action-filled oater. M-G-M's fun M.O.D. (manufactured on demand) line of library title discs (available through Amazon.com) has released Cannon for Cordoba, the 1970 Mirisch production (for U.A.) starring George Peppard, Giovanna Ralli (I'm feeling faint...), Raf Vallone, Peter Duel, and Don Gordon. Obviously inspired by better action flicks like The Wild Bunch, The Guns of Navarone, The Dirty Dozen, Where Eagles Dare, and The Professionals, Cannon for Cordoba may not be all that original in story or design, but it moves along at a fast clip thanks to good workmanlike direction from Paul Wendkos, and headliner Peppard is in his usual (and enjoyable) snotty mood. A trailer is included as a bonus for this good-looking transfer.
The American-Mexican border, 1912. Bandit hordes, calling themselves "revolutionaries," are wreaking havoc on the American populace, so much so that the U.S. government has ordered General John J. "Blackjack" Pershing (John Russell) to take cannon down to the border and patrol, waiting for the local governments to call the Army in for any "hot spots." Unofficially, General Pershing has orders for malcontent Captain Rod Douglas (George Peppard) and his motley group of soldiers: strip off their uniforms and go undercover, over the border, to discover the plans of one Generalissimo Cordoba (Raf Vallone), a former Mexican Army officer who has formed his own bandit army under the cover of the revolution. Captain Douglas gathers together his team, including three of his best men for the job: Jackson Harkness (Don Gordon), Andy Rice (Peter Duel), and Peter (Nico Minardos). But trouble comes immediately to the mission when Harkness loses his brother to Cordoba's torture (Harkness blames Douglas for the death and vows revenge...after the mission is over), when shady landowner Harry Warner (John Larch) becomes involved, when Mexican Army liaison Lt. Antonio Gutierrez (Gabriele Tinti) is forced onto Peppard's team, and when lush Leonara Cristobal (Giovanna Ralli) reveals her own reasons to want Cordoba dead.
Having read the plot synopsis above, and taking into consideration the list of movie influences I cited in the first paragraph, it's not too difficult to see where the ingredients came from for Cannon for Cordoba's tasty little stew. Obviously, the violent, sometimes graphic south-of-the-border hijinks with Cordoba are directly related to the previous year's hit, The Wild Bunch; the dangerous suicide mission on an isolated fortress smacks of Where Eagles Dare, while the rag-tag group of nonconformists resembles a smaller Dirty Dozen; the use of sex through a beautiful woman to get at the villain reminds the viewer of The Professionals (as well as the group of mercenaries going over the Mexican border at the service of a wealthy land owner), while the revenge plot between two former friends―once the mission is over―is right out of Anthony Quinn and Gregory Peck in The Guns of Navarone.
Critics in 1970 didn't look too kindly at Cannon for Cordoba's "borrowings," generally dismissing the low-budget endeavor as a hackneyed knock-off, coming out at the tail end of the studio Western's influence. If anyone mentioned the obvious Vietnam connections (at one point, Peppard lectures the authorities on "lessons only being taught in the classroom," and that the Mexican citizenry will fight for their land if U.S. troops invade), they barely play now, with the film's impact resonating most closely with the conventions of late 60s, early 70s studio Westerns: increased violence and generalized cynicism. Westerns had been outsized and cynical for years (Aldrich's Vera Cruz from 1954 still seems startling modern), but the permissiveness over overt violence for its own sake was still relatively new in 1970, and Cannon for Cordoba takes advantage of that new liberalism (the squeamish sequence showing Gordon's brother getting roasted over a fire and then shot is fairly effective). Screenwriter Stephen Kandel (Chamber of Horrors, tons of episodic TV) eschews anything overtly political, thankfully reducing the usual gloppy emphasis on the quiet suffering of the noble peasants and their revolution, and turning the issue into a complete sham: Cordoba is in it for the money―period. What bleating there is about the "peeple" is done briefly by the Greek Peter―the most vague, inconsequential member of the team. Peppard's character bends over backwards once to state their mission isn't against the masses, but no one―including the viewer―believes it...or frankly cares. Cannon for Cordoba's main purpose is to provide plenty of action, not political enlightenment.
Removed from its time period and context, Cannon for Cordoba can be enjoyed on this most basic level: it's full of gunplay and serviceable, cynical dialogue, while featuring some good performances. Director Wendkos, a graduate of early television who was working out a five-picture deal for the Mirisch brothers and U.A. (before he went back to television work, knocking out superior TV movies like The Legend of Lizzie Borden and The Strangers in 7A), has a nice, clean, unobtrusive style that some may describe as anonymous, but which I take as storytelling at its most functional―and there's nothing wrong with that. Moving the story along is key, and Wendkos does so without cluttering up the frames or getting fancy with the camera movements (although he does indulge in one too many titled pans toward the end). His gun battles are exciting and well-choreographed, with the viewer never lost as to who is shooting whom (and that's no small feat when you've seen as many inept action sequences as I have). Wendkos also lets the talented cast do their thing, with fine results. Raf Vallone is suitably silky and menacing as the opportunist Cordoba, while gorgeous, gorgeous Giovanna Ralli gets across the inscrutable qualities of her character quite nicely (every time you try to figure out if she's really a traitor or not, you get fuzzy looking at her face and body). Don Gordon is a stiff here (as usual), throwing off the buddy/buddy-enemy/enemy dynamic with Peppard (you know everyone discovered that during shooting, when Wendkos starts throwing most of the scenes to Peter Duel), while Minardos' role seems to have left on the cutting room floor. As for Duel, he pretty much walks away with the lion's share of the acting honors here, putting his quirky, bad boy charm to good use in what could have been a nothing role (many others have written it, but it's a shame he couldn't have gone on to a longer career―he had "it").
As for Peppard, I've always been fascinated with his singularly unfriendly appeal. Pretty-boy handsome with a mean, threatening edge to his demeanor, Peppard never seems to go out of his way to make one potential fan happy with actorly tricks...and I like that. I like his "screw you" attitude, and his mean, bright little eyes. By this point in 1970, he had to know his best days as an A-list movie lead were already over, having blown his chance at a sustained big-screen career by bad luck (big movies like the superlative The Blue Max and Operation Crossbow failed to find box office appeal), while a certain sameness in project choices inevitably produced diminishing results (stuff like Rough Night in Jericho, Tobruk, House of Cards, P.J., Pendulum, The Executioner and One More Train to Rob quickly turned off a public that thought they were all the same three films). In Cannon for Cordoba, he's suitably distant and slightly ticked-off, and it works for the character. That attitude might be reflective of Peppard's distaste at working in a decidedly low-budget Western...but then again, he seemed that way in all his films, so if you like your movie stars surly and dismissive, Peppard's turn here in Cannon for Cordoba should suit you (and if it doesn't, he doesn't look like he cares, either).
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The Video:
The anamorphically enhanced, 2.35:1 widescreen transfer for Cannon for Cordoba looks quite good, with rich color, a sharpish, bright image, and little grain. Dirt and scratches do crop up here and there, but they're minor.
The Audio:
The Dolby Digital English mono audio track is good and loud, with the explosions coming off well, with minimal hiss. No subtitles or close-captions available, though.
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There's a vintage trailer included as a bonus.
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Workmanlike and entertaining, Cannon for Cordoba won't win any prizes for originality, but it hits what it aims at: a fast-moving Western action story with some good performances to anchor it. I'm recommending Cannon for Cordoba.
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Immigration unreformed
In his latest look into Park City's past, local author, historian and raconteur Gary Kimball gives us another well-researched collection of interesting stories, this one concerning the widely varied minority cultures within the old mining camp. Before I get too carried away, however, I should issue this disclaimer: Gary is a friend and I own all his books.
"Life Under China Bridge & Other Stories of Minorities in Old Park City" is a look at many ethnic component parts that made up western mining towns in general, and ours in particular. And what a "grand soup," in Gary's words, it turned out to be.
Just a quick perusal of the back cover gives the reader insight into the many diverse nationalities and religious affiliations represented amid the ore-rich anticlines that became Park City, Utah. "Finns, Swedes, Icelanders, Norwegians, Danes, mixed with Germans, French, Netherlanders, Russians, Slavs, Poles, Croatians, Mexicans, Austrians, and Spanish.
"Then add a pinch of Greeks and a sprinkle of Italians; then splash in the larger groups of Scotch, English, Welsh, Irish, and native born Americans. Be sure to stir in a good mix of religions: Catholic, Congregationalists, Episcopalians, Methodists, Mormons, Baptists, Christian Scientists, Salvation Army and a whole school of Free Thinkers."
It would be, however, when the mixture is seasoned by events such as strikes, lockouts, fire, snow slides, epidemics, and economic depressions, that, once simmered for a few decades, causes the soup to boil over into that amalgamation we now refer to as American.
Racism, of course, to varying degrees, has always been part of our institutions and belief systems and nowhere was it more prevalent in old Park City than when it came to the treatment of the Chinese community by the dominant culture. Kimball's title chapter, "Life Under China Bridge: A History of Park City Chinatown" chronicles what community-wide ignorance of one particular branch from the tree of humanity can beget.
The China Bridge itself grew out of just such ethnic disdain. Residents of Rossie Hill found it distasteful to have to walk through Chinatown, which was located in a section of what is now Swede Alley, as they made their way to Main Street. A bridge over the neighborhood-in-question went up in 1886 providing access from town to Marsac Avenue on Rossie Hill without having to encounter the "heathens" down below.
Many Park City institutions of the day, including the Miners' Union and this newspaper, then published as the Park Mining Record, continued to apply pressure to influence Chinese residents to move on to greener pastures. Gary's chapter on Chinatown is a total gift to us history buffs who received only smatterings of information from previous chronicles.
Another chapter deals with William Jefferson Hardin, a rather interesting yet enigmatic African-American Civil War officer who spent several years in Colorado before getting elected twice to the Wyoming legislature, moving to Ogden, Utah, and finally, for some mysterious reason, arriving in Park City.
This chapter, originally published in the Utah Historical Quarterly Winter 2010, is a textbook example of how a historian, in this case Gary Kimball, can stumble upon and subsequently follow up on a piece of information while performing research for another book. Each can of worms he opened seemed to have another somewhat smaller one inside.
The chapter "What's in a Name? Negro Hollow Versus Treasure Hollow," spins a yarn as much about Kimball's humorous attempts at revising an earlier version of the same piece as about political correctness in the renaming of ski runs at the then-new Treasure Mountain Resort. The author, however, found little humor in the name change and the motivations therein.
Also included in the chapter is a hilarious anecdote from a 1915 Park Record concerning the misadventures of a Heber attorney visiting Park City to drink corn and sow oats. Great stuff! When did journalism decide that a serious tone and truth were joined at the hip?
Each chapter in "Life Under China Bridge & Other Stories of Minorities in Old Park City," including a couple which delve into "Park City and the Mormons," contains levels of passion, humor, insight, and accuracy that befit both its central theme and its author. This book by Gary Kimball is a must-read for any Parkite looking to learn what's under that singular local dust that's been settling in various nooks, crannies, and closets for lo these many years.
Jay Meehan is a culture junkie and has been an observer, participant, and chronicler of the Park City and Wasatch County social scenes for more than 40 years.
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For the first time in history, a state this year will send an all-female delegation to Congress. Friday morning at a First in the Nation celebration in Manchester, the four were joined by Gov.-elect Maggie Hassan. They all agreed that women have come a long way in their lifetimes.
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"The doors are not open for all women, and part of what we've got to do is to make sure the doors are open for all women, for everybody," Shaheen said.
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Common courtesies
For instance, if I'm sitting in a restaurant where others are eating, do I talk on my cell phone? Yes, sometimes I do. However, I don't have the feature that allows my phone to become a walkie-talkie. I wonder if the people that have those phones realize that the only excusable reason you should be on a walkie-talkie in a restaurant is if you're a public safety officer of some sort. If not, you should probably turn the phone off, call the person using the old-school cellular phone feature, or go outside. I still don't want to hear your walkie-talkie conversation. I'll avoid talking about people that talk on the phone check-out lines. You people are so rude that stores had to make signs to let you know that you're rude.
So...I'm what you might call a passive-aggressive driver. OK, I'm actually just an aggressive driver. I'm not one of those people that goes through and passes every single car I possibly can just to get to the next light (gotta love the traffic planning in Charlottesville). I just like to get where I'm going in a timely fashion and I wish that others were as comfortable and proficient at driving their vehicles to feel the same.
Lately I've noticed what must be a complete paradigm shift in traffic engineering. Red lights have come to mean "caution" and yellow lights mean "you should use caution soon...but not just yet...when you're ready to stop...it's red...but you've got some time...oh just run it." What's my point? Only a certain percentage of us have gotten wind of this shift. Some of us still don't believe it to be true. In fact, I'm fairly certain that if I were to try this out for myself, I'd find a blue light special waiting for me at the other side of the intersection. Even worse, someone that is annoyed as I am by this type of activity could just pull off and T-bone me - and it would be my fault.
Even if I don't like when lights turn red, and they always turn red when I get to them, they do serve a purpose (much like a language). Imagine if pilots just stopped listening to air traffic controllers.
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I'm definitely not an aggressive driver, but I certainly get annoyed by outright dumb "drivers."
For instance, just yesterday I was getting onto 29/250 from Fontaine Research Park. There were a number of cars entering with me. As I'm trying to merge into traffic, I notice an SUV (the small Rav-4 kind, not the ginormous kind) in the right lane slowly gaining on me. The problem is that they're gaining on me enough that they'll be right next to me as I try to merge.
With cars in front of me, I can't exactly speed up. With cars behind me, I'd rather not slow down enough to let this SUV pass as I'll just end up screwing the cars behind me who'll have to merge at a much lower speed.
I'm the kind of guy that looks at my merge WAY ahead of time, so I have plenty of time to watch this all go down and plenty of time to figure out my options. And, just as I fully expected, right as I get to the point where I can start to merge, this SUV is right next to me. And they stay there. And they stay there. And then FINALLY she moves over to the left-hand lane and let's me merge.
Normally, I would have just considered this "one of those things" where traffic patterns collude to screw you as you try to merge. But, as I looked far ahead and far behind in the left lane, there were NO vehicles to be seen. NONE!
So, basically, this person was just THAT dumb that they only decided to move over into a COMPLETELY OPEN lane when they ABSOLUTELY had to.
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In this excerpt from Make The Most Of Your Time On Earth, one Rough Guides writer experiences a memorable three-day music festival.
Afternoon, the first day of Sarawak's Rainforest Music festival. People are mingling ahead of show time when the famous Malagasy band Tarika will perform. For now though, a local Melinau musician with a hat made of bark and bird feathers strums the lute-like sape as we wander around the site, comprising a dozen small longhouses which open daily for demonstrations of local culture. The music mingles with the screech of tropical birdlife, the scampering of chickens and the sing-along refrains of local children.
As evening progresses, crowds arrive from the nearby city Kuching, primed for the evening's fun. We first gorge ourselves on a Dyak feast of local delicacies: baked fish in banana leaves, spicy fried pork, rice and a salad dressed in lime and chili. Dusk swiftly becomes night as the festival hits its stride with sets from international folk, jazz and world fusion artists. I'm reminded of WOMAD in the early days, and expect to spot a beady-eyed Peter Gabriel on the lookout for new talent, hunting perhaps an upriver Iban rapper with a fleet of gongs and pipes for accompaniment.
By the time the opening night of the three-day jamboree draws to a close, and with the tropical heat cooled by a refreshing south-westerly, we are on our feet jiving crazily to Tarika lead singer Hanitra's robust sounds. We have made – or at least bumped into – many new friends from all over the world.
Some have been coming to the festival for years, know the bands and appreciate the attention this little outpost of Malaysian camaraderie gets over this hot, hot weekend. Others, though, confess to not knowing what has hit them – how is it that all this world-class music is being performed in a tiny little jungle enclave at the bottom of a narrow road in a place called the Damai Peninsula?
We head for bed, luckily a comfortable hotel room with a balcony that's only a five-minute stagger away, to awake not just to a hangover but to the delicious promise of another two days of groovesome beats deep in the jungle.
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The Spackenkill High School boys basketball team received 25 points from Justin Etts to clinch the Mid-Hudson Athletic League Division III championship with a 73-63 triumph over host Ellenville on Thursday.
"It was a great high school game," Spackenkill coach Terry Feeley said. "We just made a few more plays down the stretch and Etts made a few free throws to secure things for us."
Etts finished 14 for 15 from the foul line.
Marc Horvath contributed 16 points, six rebounds and four assists for the Spartans (11-3). Randy Strom added 13 points and 11 rebounds and Alex Strom anchored the defense.
Spackenkill will play Pine Plains at 7 p.m. Monday at SUNY Ulster in a MHAL tournament semifinal.
Rhinebeck 66, Onteora 49 — Paul Henke scored 14 points as the host Hawks (5-11) prevailed.
Nick Hoynes added 13 points for Rhinebeck, while Josh Hanaburgh contributed 10 points and seven rebounds.
Rhinebeck hosts Highland at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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Devon Jackson contributed 12 points for Millbrook (6-8). Chris Camaj had seven points, rebounds and two steals. Henry Cardinal added four points and nine rebounds.
Oakwood Friends 45, Poughkeepsie Day School 23 — Deionte Davis scored 23 points and Tony Zou added seven as host Oakwood won the Hudson Valley Athletic League game to complete the regular season with a record of 14-5, 8-4.
Tehron Durr grabbed 15 rebounds for Oakwood, which will host a HVAL playoff game on Tuesday.
Chapel Field 86, Webutuck 55 — Elias Oquendo had a game-high 34 points as visiting Chapel Field prevailed.
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Purim d'Muqafin 5766
Yeah, I know this tardy, but I was asked to put this up on my blog. Perhaps some of you who have decided to continue your Purim "festivities," whatever that means, will find it useful. Otherwise, I'll just keep it stored here, so I don't have to go tracking it down again next year.
I would, of course, NEVER suggest replacing "Haman" with the name of your favorite Israeli politician, for that might be considered hasatah (incitement), which is illegal in Israel. Sorry to ruin your Purim with the news that freedom of speech doesn't really exist in Israel....
Anyway, the words were uncovered in the WWG (World Wide Genizah) by the Kalashnikover Rebbe, who also provides the "Hallachic" commentary below.
Traditional Purim Song, Composer Unknown
Oh once there was a wicked wicked man,
And Haman was his name, Sir.
He would have murdered all the Jews,
Tho they were not to blame, Sir.
Oh today we'll merry merry be
Oh today we'll merry merry be
Oh today we'll merry merry be
And nosh some hamentashen.
And Esther was the lovely queen of King Ahashveyrosh
When Haman said he'd kill us all,
Oh my how he did scare us.
But Mordechai her cousin bold
Said: "What a dreadful chutzpah
If guns were but invented now,
This Haman I would shoot, Sir."
The Kalashnikover Rebbe: There is a machloichis (disagreement) whether or not this verse (*) really belongs in the girsa (version). A vast majority of posqim (Jewish legal authorities) leave it out.
*When Esther speaking to the King
Of Haman's plot made mention
"Ha, ha," said he, "Oh, no he won't!
I'll spoil his bad intention."*
The guest of honor he shall be,
This clever Mr. Smarty
And high above us he shall swing
At a little hanging party.
Of all his cruel and unkind ways
This little joke did cure him
And don't forget we owe him thanks
For this jolly feast of Purim.
This song can be found on Zemerl, a great source for Jewish song lyrics in Hebrew, English, Yiddish, and Ladino.
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If you have been using the tokenizer plug-in with an earlier version of OmegaT and have upgraded to version 3.0.0 or later of OmegaT, delete the tokenizer plug-in files from your plug-in folder.
The OmegaT tokenizer is a plugin for OmegaT. It provides better fuzzy and glossary matches in OmegaT, by computing the roots ("stemming") of the source words. For example, it will recognize inflected words in texts and display the corresponding glossary entry, even if the glossary entry contains only the uninflected form of a word.
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Webstart version of OmegaT: the tokenizer is not compatible with the Webstart version of OmegaT. If you wish to use the tokenizer, install the standard version of OmegaT (latest beta version) for your system.
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Windows versions of OmegaT: in order for OmegaT (any version) to be used with the tokenizer, it must be launched from a launch script file. A launch script file is not supplied with the Windows OmegaT versions. If you are using the Windows version with JRE, download the file OmegaT_with_JRE.bat; If you are using the Windows version without JRE, download the file OmegaT_without_JRE.bat. After downloading, place the file in the main OmegaT folder (the folder containing the file OmegaT.jar).
Platform-neutral version (on Windows): locate your OmegaT launch script file (OmegaT.bat).
Linux versions/systems: locate your OmegaT launch script file (OmegaT or OmegaT.sh).
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4. Open your launch script file in a text editor. Windows users (in particular): do not simply click on this file. Instead, launch a text editor (such as Notepad or Wordpad), then open the launch script file with File > Open. You may also be able to right-click with the mouse on the file, then select a text editor in which to open it.
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java -jar OmegaT.jar %* --ITokenizer=org.omegat.plugins.tokenizer.SnowballTurkishTokenizer
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8. If you wish to use different tokenizers because you translate from more than one language, create a separate OmegaT launch script file for each tokenizer you wish to use. Name the launch script files appropriately, for example "OmegaT-EN.bat" for the launch script file containing the command with the English tokenizer and "OmegaT-TR.bat" for the launch script file containing the command with the Turkish tokenizer.
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- Fireproof Insulation - 100% gypsum, reinforced by a 1" by 2" lattice made of 14-gauge galvanized welded steel wire, providing complete peace of mind from fire, impact, or explosion.
- Field Replaceable Steel Panels - Easily be replaced in the event that any panel is damaged.
- Finish - Environmentally-friendly electrostatic powder coating applied to all sides, including bottom. The finish is scratch resistant, providing a lifetime quality appearance. Standard colors include: parchment, tan, taupe, brown, black, sand, champagne, platinum and pewter.
- Drawer Suspensions - Maintenance free.
- Drawer Locks - UL listed Medeco high security key locks
- Drawer Pulls - Surface mounted to allow for extra insulation inside the drawer heads.
- Insulation Between All Drawers - Makes each drawer a separate insulated container.
- Water Resistance - Files are designed to prevent water damage resulting from sprinklers and fire hoses.
- Two Position Drawer Catch - Allows access to certain drawers while others remain locked.
- Drawer Heads - Formed of welded steel and filled with fireproof insulation, and are field replaceable.
- Underwriters Laboratories® (UL®) Fire and Impact Rating - These models carry the 1-Hour Class 350 Fire with Impact UL label. Tests include 1 hour exterior fire exposure at 1700°F, a 2000°F explosion test, and a 30 foot drop to test impact integrity.
Color Options:
Lock Options:
1. UL-listed high-security Medeco® Key Lock - All locks are not created equal. Medeco® cylinders provide a high degree of security by incorporating special design features inside each cylinder. Medeco cylinders offer superior pick resistance, are virtually bump proof, offer excellent resistance against drilling and other forced attacks, large number of combinations and a utility patent to protect against unauthorized key duplication.
2. UL Listed Group 2 Combination Lock - This lock type requires a four-number combination in order to gain access to the file. After entering the correct combination by turning the dial from side to side, the file is opened by pulling on a handle. It is also Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certified to resist picking and unauthorized entry. Group II UL locks must withstand at least 5 minutes of attempted forced entry by a professional locksmith using such tools as chisels, pry bars, and speed drills. In addition, these locks must have at least 1 million different possible combinations, and be able to successfully work after being exposed to salt sprays, aging stress, moisture absorption, and vibration. Finally, these locks must also have a relocking security function, meaning that the device must stay secure even after being punctured.
3. UL Listed Group 2 Electronic Lock - These locks work in a similar manner to standard key locks, except that the code used to open the file can be easily changed using a maser code. The master code controls who has access to the file by adding, deleting, or changing up to 8 different user codes. This 6-
button keypad yields 1 million different combinations and allows for the file to be opened in as little as 5 seconds. The file locks automatically each time the drawer with the E-lock is closed. UL listed Group II locks must withstand at least 5 minutes of attempted forced entry by a professional locksmith using such tools as chisels, pry bars, and speed drills. In addition, these locks must be able to successfully work after being exposed to salt sprays, aging stress, moisture absorption, and vibration. Finally, these locks must also have a relocking security function, meaning that the device must stay secure even after being punctured.
4. UL Listed Group 1R Manipulation Proof Combination Lock - When a Group 1R Manipulation-Proof combination lock isinstalled, special high-security locking devices will be furnished in lieu of the standard drawer catches on the side of drawers in vertical files. In addition to the features of a Group II combination lock, this lock option also resists attack using x-ray technology. UL Listed Group 1R Manipulation-Proof combination locks are perfect for protecting high- security files from being seen because of their high resistance to manipulation, forced entry, and attack.
Optional Upgrades:
- Custom color finishes available.
- Lock options
- Interior options including document inserts, trays and inner drawers
- Casters available.
- Multiple Files can be keyed alike.
This item is certified by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL®) for the following:
UL Class 350 1-hour fire protection rated file
Will retain fireproof rating after falls up to 30 ft
Will not explode at temperatures up to 2000°
Water resistant file (from sprinkler systems and fire hoses
High security key lock prevents unauthorized access
Product Specifications
Weight: 864.0000
Manufacturer: Fireking


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ASUS Strix R9 380X Review
3D Mark
Published: 19th November 2015 | Source: ASUS | Price: |
3D Mark
Something about the R9 380X and 3D Mark that has definitely given a curious set of early results. It's all over the shop. Behind some cheap offerings, ahead of some expensive ones. It's difficult to tell where it is without looking at the gaming results so we'll do that.
Most Recent Comments
That thing must be the teenager of the AMD group, it's all over the place!
That has got to be the most confusing set of results ever, especially beating a 980 in one test???Quote
What the what?!?!
That thing must be the teenager of the AMD group, it's all over the place!
That has got to be the most confusing set of results ever, especially beating a 980 in one test???
Something is definitely wrong here in these tests. Every other review site consistently shows this card dominating the 960(it's closest Nvidia compeition) and every other card under the 390/970. It's the king of hill as far as it's price segment goes. Also all the reviews i have read aren't using the Strix(from what I have seen so far) and have had pretty good results in OC'ing hitting at least 1110/1600. This could suggest a bad Strix card OC3D received which would point towards the outlier results. It could also be a bad driver install but that wouldn't explain the OC'ing results so I'm thinking this is a bad card. But I would agree with you that these results surprised me too after reading other reviews.
Can only polish a rebrand so much matey. Meh card is meh. /end.Quote
We review what we get. 1110 isnt that much more than the stock clock we got and Id seriously think twice about benching it all again. I can assure though that their were no anomalies with our testing and we have reported it exactly how we should have.
Can only polish a rebrand so much matey. Meh card is meh. /end.
Oh and in overclocking, 1110 was a conservative avg. I've seen some hit nearly 1150 and then over 6500 on the memory. All of them Nitro cards. I just think Asus again has made a bad amd card. Alternatively Sapphire could just be getting the best cores atm but seeing as how cool and quiet they are in comparison, it's up for debate on quality between the two. Imo sapphire just have the better card but I'm hoping XFX and MSI reviews are also as good as the Nitro has been.
I'm not saying you are lieing in the review but just in comparison to every other review yours is the only outlier result. It's just weird and strange is allQuote


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To be a great artist is inherently right wing. A great artist like Dylan or Picasso may have some superficial, naive, lefty things to say, but underneath, where it counts, there is a strong individual, taking responsibility for his place in the world and focusing on that.Witness the outcry.
So I was pleased to see a piece in The Guardian titled "Modern art is rightwing" (via Memeorandum). The author, Ed Vaizey, a Tory MP, argues the point this way:
Contemporary art is highly individualistic. It is about freedom of expression, the chance to make one's mark and to speak with a distinctive voice - all characteristics of the right, rather than the left. Contemporary artists are entrepreneurs in every sense of the word....Let's fight about it all over again!
Contemporary artists are busy making money, just like any other capitalist in Britain, or the developed world, today. The contemporary art market is just that, a market where people invest and even people like Hugh Grant can make money....
More controversially, perhaps, contemporary British art is not engaged, in my view, in contemporary political debate....
UPDATE: And this?
[The new 75-story tower designed by the architect Jean Nouvel for a site next to the Museum of Modern Art in Midtown] is the result of a Byzantine real estate deal...It's quite gorgeous.
For some, the appearance of yet another luxury tower stamped with the museum's imprimatur will induce wincing.


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Broker Bodega, a new Tumblr, is putting us in stitches, and if you've ever paged through real estate listings, you'll get a kick out of it, too.
The site publishes photos of corner-store products, like this carton of eggs, and writes about them in broker-speak, exagerrating the promising features and accentuating the positive, using all the puns you could dream of.
Other favorites: Sun Chips ("Sun-drenched chips!"), milk ("why buy the cow when you can get the milk no fee!"), and Fancy Feast cat food ("Me-wow!!! Not just fancy, it's a *feast*!").
U.S. & World
Visit brokerbodega.tumblr.com to see more.
Copyright LXTVN - LXTV


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Sep. 24, 2020
Trained in New Testament studies, Dr. Lee-Barnewall's desire is to help students develop their relationship with Christ through an informed and application-oriented understanding of Scripture. She is the author of "Paul, the Stoics, and the Body of Christ". Dr. Lee-Barnewall has published articles in New Testament Studies and Novum Testamentum and has presented papers at the national meetings of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Society of Biblical Literature.


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Farmers Market
By Jennifer Campbell
Step into the lively pavilion at the Ithaca Farmers Market and it's immediately evident that this place is as much a town commons as a food market. When assistant professor of strategic communication Ari Kissiloff redesigned the market's web presence last year, he set out to capture that community energy.
"The farmers' market...


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No, I'm not talking about the way that world class Yogi's can contort their bodies to do things that shouldn't occur in nature. I'm not talking about improving your downward facing dog. I'm talking about being given lemons and making lemonade.
One of the first, and probably most important, lessons that you learn when you start down your career of choice is that the more rigid you are in how you think things should be done, the more stressed and frustrated you become when they don't work out they way you had envisioned them. As such, if you don't learn to think outside the box, and you don't learn to "roll with the punches", you end up with an ulcer and more grey hair than you should have at such a young age!
It is equally important that after you have learned these valuable lessons in the workplace, that you let them flow over into the other aspects of your life…including WoW. The fact of the matter is, there are just somethings that you cannot control.
When scheduling raids, I'm generally pretty in tune with my guild's interests and 90% of the time I can see far enough into the future to know which nights there will be no chance in hell my guild will be raiding (hello Super Bowl Sunday). In these instances, I have the foresight to adjust our raid schedule to accomodate the conflicting evening. However, not being a sports fanatic there are sometimes I just don't have my finger on the pulse.
I would have never, in a million years, have guessed that an 'aints playoff game would have been such a huge deal. I would have never in a million years have guessed that almost the entirety of the male population of our guild would have preferred to be glued to the television to watch Bret Farve take on the team that has never seen a superbowl…in what was apparently one hell of a football game. (As a side note, please tell me that others see the irony in the very first time the Saints are headed to the Super Bowl they are facing a Manning! Hey…I graduated from Ole Miss. You can't go school in the SEC without learning a few important things :P)
I digress…and expose the fact that I know more about football than I care to admit! Where were we? Yes…the big game Sunday.
So as we approached our raid Sunday, the night that was supposed to finish out Putricide, I started adding up who will truly be there, who will be there but will have 1.5 eyes on the game, and who just flat admitted to us "I'd rather watch the game tonight, Absent!". And said…this isn't going to happen.
Now, a few years ago this would have really stressed me out. Cancelling a raid was an unacceptable failure. I absolutely hated posting a raid, and have people adjust their schedules to attend…only to get to start time and say "sorry guys". However, one of the things that I have more recently realized is that there truly are somethings that are just out of your control. Like the 'aints making it to the playoffs…and people actually wanting to watch them play.
Sure, if people had given me a heads up a week or two in advance about how critical this game was to them, I could have adjusted our schedule to accomodate. But given what I had to work with, I decided I needed to take my lemons and squeeze out some form of lemonade. I needed to roll with the punches.
And that is exactly what we did.
I figured that even of those that were online, at least half would be happy to hear they could give their full attention to the game. So, throughout the day I talked to folks with alt tanks/healers privately to see if they wanted to facilitate a 10 man ICC during the game. By the time raid time rolled around, it was blatantly obvious to anyone online that we wouldn't be raiding. But we pulled everyone into vent and went over our thoughts for the night and I don't think that anyone disagreed that a 25 man raid would be an exercise in futility.
In the alternative we offered a 10 man ICC for those mains that missed it on Tuesday's optional run. We had 2 alt tanks and 3 alt healers lined up, we just needed some DPS…which a lot of those that missed Tuesday were very happy about having the opportunity to soak up both the rep and badges. Our little rag tag "'aints" group was able to knock out 7 of the 9 bosses in the 3.5 hours we alloted the group in the zone (we didn't get either of the end bosses, but probably could have done BQL if there was time). And I'm fairly certain that a good time was had by all in attendance. At 10:30, we gave Brade's 10 man group the opportunity to go in and knock out BQL now that she would, you know, spawn.
Was I happy that we couldn't do our 25 man? Not really, but it was what is was. Nothing I could have done would have changed that. But, one of the lessons that I've learned in life is that flexibility and a little quick thinking on your feet will save a lot of heartache and stress. Equally as important is recognizing when you need to bend a little…so you don't break.
I will conclude here by reminding everyone that Super Bowl Sunday is February 7…and while it is not likely to be as popular with the men but will still require their participation, Valentines day is Sunday, February 14! If Sunday is one of your normally scheduled raid days, remember to think ahead and be flexible!
Oh…and since I just can't bring myself to root for a Tennessee alum (Hey Peyton, Eli did it right! You should feel ashamed for making your Momma wear that god awful orange!) GEAUX SAINTS! 😉


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| 15.4°C Belfast
The street known as Tin Pan Alley - a focal point of the British music industry - now has a hi-tech plaque marking its significance.
Sixties pop singer Donovan gave a performance of a song that he had written especially for the occasion outside the Giaconda Cafe in Denmark Street in London.
Industry figures including former Radio 1 DJ Mike Reid gathered for the unveiling of a hi-tech blue plaque containing audio, video and a 10,000-word wiki-style history of music.
The plaque reads: "This street was 'Tin Pan Alley' 1911-1992. Home of the British Publishers and Songwriters and their meeting place The Giaconda."
The street has been a popular location for writers, artists, pluggers and hustlers.
The Giaconda Cafe was once graced by the likes of David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, Marc Bolan and Elton John.


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Several weeks ago, I had what has turned into quite the awesome idea.
I created a Facebook event, so it would be legit.
I created a #hashtag. Because of my ongoing adoration of all things #hashtag
I invited every.single.friend on Facebook....despite how annoying that may have been.
And I asked them only one thing.
Because you have all been so blessed by my presence on this Earth I kid, I kid
Celebrate my birthday by joining my mission to spread kindness. Do one...or as many as you want... random act of kindness RAOK on March 22.
And do you want to know what happened?
HUNDREDS of
People looking for opportunities to spread love and joy and kindness. Small things. Big things. Anonymous things. Face-to-face things.
And I was overwhelmed.
I mean. Seriously. Overwhelmed.
A small coalition. All over the country. Just being kind to one another.
We could really be on to something!!!
My personal goal was 31 different
It was exhausting and exhilarating all at the same time. We were eyes peeled everywhere we went looking for any additional opportunity to spread love.
It was so perfect. I can't recommend any better way to spend your birthday!
And when you get your village involved?
What you find is that they are creative and boldly generous people...paying for groceries and meals for large families...giving flowers out at random, only to find that that person had just experienced great loss...seeing true gratitude at small gestures like bus tickets and a bottle of water...loving on each other...strangers...friends...neighbors. These are the world-changers.
It's a magical feeling.
Thank you to my friends, family, new friends, and strangers who all joined with me to show kindness on March 22nd. You have given me the most awesome birthday ever...so add that to your acts of kindness list!!
Here is the list of what my family ventured out to accomplish--along with several pictures (reader beware)
|And we're off!
Cards for hospitalized children
Coffee gift card for security officer
Money taped to vending machine
Gift for mailman
Coffee/breakfast for homeless
Donation to local mission
Change on the meters
Stuffed animals for traumatized kids
Cookies for police officers
Change at Laundromat
Large tip and inspirational note for waitress
Donation to adoptive family garage sale fundraiser
Change hidden on playground
Quarters in gumball machines
Popcorn/$1 taped to Redbox
Bus passes given to people waiting at Bus stops
Inspiration notes left in books
$1 left in children's books
Donated $5 to boy scouts raising $ for camp
Flowers and notes on random cars
Notes of encouragement and prayer left on cars at the hospital
Gift basket left in surgery waiting room at hospital
Paid for the meal for the car behind us in the drive-thru
Held the door open for people all day, whenever the chance was there
GS cookies hidden at Library
Left "You are beautiful" notes on mirrors in various bathroom locations
Loaded groceries for elderly shoppers and returned carts for them
Made dog beds out of old pillows and donated to SPCA
And this thing just keeps spreading! Love, kindness, generosity. These are the things worth making a stand for. Thank you to everyone who made a stand for kindness this week!
|My short arms keep me from being able to jump on the "selfie" bandwagon.
You're welcome.


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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Mark Sanchez stood at his locker for 15 minutes and answered every question carefully, making it clear he still believes he's the long-term solution at quarterback for the New York Jets. A few minutes later, Tim Tebow again talked about how he wants to make the most of every opportunity he gets, skillfully dancing around every attempt to bait him into admitting that he's frustrated with his limited role. It's quite the quarterback quandary the Jets have on their hands. And, it's only Week 6. "It's part of the territory," Sanchez said Wednesday. "It's part of the way things go. When you're winning, it's easy, it's great, it's fun. And when you go through some tough times, you have to find a way to dig yourself out and use the best shovel possible." Well, things got a bit more muddled when owner Woody Johnson told CNBC on Wednesday morning that Tebow will "be with us for three years," putting to rest any suggestions that the Jets (2-3) might want to try to trade the popular backup in the offseason. That would mean a few more years of constant questions about who should be the starter: Sanchez or Tebow? And, can the two really coexist? "It's possible," Sanchez said. "It's going well for me. I feel good." A few hours after Johnson's comments, coach Rex Ryan said Sanchez is the team's starting quarterback "this week" -- but curiously wouldn't make a long-term commitment. Ryan has repeatedly said Sanchez is his guy, as he did even Tuesday, a day after the Jets' 23-17 loss to the Houston Texans. Last November, Ryan boldly declared: "He's going to be our quarterback for as long as I'm here, which I hope is a long, long time." But having Tebow as your backup is far from a normal situation, and Ryan -- as well as offensive coordinator Tony Sparano -- has been asked about the quarterback situation several times during the last few weeks. He insisted that no switch to Tebow is coming. So, when he was pressed Wednesday about his qualifier -- "this week" -- Ryan got slightly testy. "What do you want me to say?" Ryan asked. "He's our starter. He's our starter this week." None of that matters to Sanchez, despite his struggles since the season opener against Buffalo in which he threw three touchdown passes. "He has faith in me, I believe that," Sanchez said. "I'm not worried about that. I'm really not." His overall numbers, however, are cause for concern. Sanchez has completed less than 50 percent of his passes in four straight games, and his 48.4 completion percentage ranks last in the NFL. He also has an unsightly 66.6 quarterback rating, which is 31st in the league -- ahead of only Kansas City's Matt Cassel (66.2) and Cleveland rookie Brandon Weeden (64.5). With that, the criticism has been growing, and something Sanchez has learned to deal with. "I stick around the building," Sanchez said with a smile, "put blinders on, put some earplugs in and keep playing." Meanwhile, Tebow has played only 38 offensive snaps and spent most of his time on the sideline as he averages a mere eight plays a game. "You just want to make them the best eight they can be," Tebow said. He has 57 yards rushing on 14 carries and is 1 of 2 passing for 9 yards. Tebow does have two first downs on direct snaps as the personal protector, but so far the talk about the dynamic element he would bring has been nowhere to be found. Tebow reiterated that "I love being a Jet and I want to stay a Jet," when asked about Johnson's comments. He also said he's just going to "take it one game at a time" when asked if he would be OK with being the backup for the next three years. "You never know what's going to happen in the future, so I'm not going to be someone that looks in the future and says, 'This is what it's going to be,"' Tebow said. "I'm going to take every day in stride and just try to make the most I can of every single day." It's probably time the Jets make the most of the player they advertised as being a guy who could be a game-changing element to the offense. The Tebow-featured wildcat-style offense, Ryan acknowledged, has not produced the results the Jets would have hoped. But the solution could be simple: Keep both quarterbacks on the field at the same time. All the time. With many fans and media calling for Tebow to be used more often -- and some even clamoring for him to supplant Sanchez as the starter -- the pressure's on. Not that that will affect Ryan's decision-making process. "One thing I know about the public: The public wants to win, just like we do," Ryan said. "The decision of playing Tebow will be my decision. It's not going to be the public's decision or anybody else's. It's on me." With an offense severely lacking consistent big-play production, in large part because of injuries to wide receivers Santonio Holmes and Stephen Hill, and tight end Dustin Keller, the Jets are short on dynamic players. Second-year receiver Jeremy Kerley is one, but Tebow and running back-kick returner Joe McKnight are two others. Tebow played seven snaps Monday night, while McKnight was in on nine. If New York is looking for a spark, having both regularly lined up in the backfield -- behind Sanchez -- could provide that. The Jets have tried that very sparingly, and increasing that approach has been kicked around by the offense in recent weeks. It would keep Tebow on the field to run, catch or throw the ball at any time, making things even more predictable for opposing defenses. "This is the reason we brought him here: He's a playmaker, he's a winner," McKnight said. "We put him on the field, he can make things happen." Having McKnight in the backfield as an emergency valve -- an element missing without LaDainian Tomlinson -- along with Tebow would help the short passing game. "Yeah, that would be fun," McKnight said. "Man, that would be something to look forward to right there." That would also satisfy Sanchez, who would remain the starting quarterback without the awkward and sometimes confusing routine of having one run off the field while the other runs on, and vice versa. It would also mean less of Sanchez lining up as a wide receiver when Tebow lines up under center. "I think there are definitely parts of that that can be effective, with both of us on the field," Tebow said. "I think we have shown that a few times this year and had some pretty effective plays, but it is something that can work." As for starting running back Shonn Greene, he's averaging a disappointing 2.9 yards a carry. The Jets could conceivably use him as a "closer," a role he excelled in as a rookie in 2009 when he pounded tired defenders in the second half of games. Either way, there's still time -- and options -- remaining for the Jets to make the Sanchez-Tebow dynamic work to win games, without the team having to choose one or the other. "I'll defer to coach Sparano," Sanchez said. "If that's what he feels can help us win, we'll rally around that and make it work." NOTES: Keller thinks he'll play Sunday against Indianapolis after being sidelined four games with a hamstring injury. "It's been way too long, had too many setbacks," he said. "Was smart today, got some good reps in and came out of it healthy. I think I'll be good to go. I'm pretty positive about it." ... C Nick Mangold was unable to practice with an injured right ankle suffered Monday night. He had a high ankle sprain last season that sidelined him for two games. "It's a little better than last year, from what I can tell," he said. "I don't know if I'm better at handling it or just dealing with ankle injuries."
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w scan
"w_scan" is a small command line utility used to perform frequency scans for DVB and ATSC transmissions. It is capable of directly creating channels.conf files as well as initial tuning data for scan which is contained in the LinuxTV dvb-apps.
- 1 Obtaining w_scan
- 2 Documentation
- 3 Examples
- 3.1 Scanning ATSC VSB (United States, Over-the-Air)
- 3.2 Scanning ATSC QAM annex B (United States, digital cable TV)
- 3.3 Scanning DVB-T (Germany, Over-the-Air, VDR output)
- 3.4 Scanning DVB-C (Germany, digital cable TV, kaffeine channels.dvb)
- 3.5 Scanning DVB-S/S2 (Astra 19.2east, vdr-1.7.x)
- 3.6 Scanning DVB-S (Thor 0.8west, vdr-1.3.x .. vdr-1.6.x)
- 3.7 Generating dvbscan tuning data
- 4 Also See
- 5 External Links
Obtaining w_scan
You can get w_scan here.
w_scan doesn't have a man page. However, if you run it with the -h parameter, the output provides a summary of its command line options.
w_scan [options...] >> channels.conf
If you try to use w_scan you should at least specify three parameters: frontend type, country/satellite and output format.
If the output format is not specified, w_scan defaults to create VDR-1.6 channels.conf.
|-f Type
Frontend Type
|-A Type
ATSC Type (ignored for DVB-C and DVB-T)
|-c ID
Country (mandatory for ATSC, DVB-C, DVB-T)
|-s ID
Satellite (mandatory for DVB-S/S2)
czap/tzap/xine channels.conf
"initial tuning data" for Scan
channels.dvb for Kaffeine
basic help
extended help for expert functionality
Experts or experienced users may use some of the other options, but this is not recommended.
NOTE: ATSC support needs w_scan >= 20080815 NOTE: DVB-S/S2 support needs w_scan >= 20090504
Scanning ATSC VSB (United States, Over-the-Air)
$ w_scan -fa -A1 -c US -X
Scanning ATSC QAM annex B (United States, digital cable TV)
$ w_scan -fa -A2 -c US -X
Scanning DVB-T (Germany, Over-the-Air, VDR output)
$ w_scan -ft -c DE
Scanning DVB-C (Germany, digital cable TV, kaffeine channels.dvb)
$ w_scan -fc -c DE -k
Scanning DVB-S/S2 (Astra 19.2east, vdr-1.7.x)
$ w_scan -fs -s S19E2 -o 7
Scanning DVB-S (Thor 0.8west, vdr-1.3.x .. vdr-1.6.x)
$ w_scan -fs -s S0W8
Generating dvbscan tuning data
Exactly as above, just specify output format dvbscan with "-x":
$ w_scan -f <FRONTEND_TYPE> {-c <COUNTRY>,-s <SATELLITE>} -x >cc-Ttttt
If you choose to create an initial scan file (and you know the name of your local transmitter or cable provider), you can send the resulting file to the dvb mailing list after checking that it hasn't already been posted or added to the scan directory in the dvb-apps repository.